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In a historic feat of strategic brilliance and scientific capability, India successfully conducted the Operation Shakti nuclear tests in 1998, completely blindsiding the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Despite heavy surveillance via spy satellites and the threat of severe international sanctions, India’s scientists and leadership orchestrated what the CIA later called one of its greatest intelligence failures.
In this video, Ankit Sir breaks down the full story behind this mission:
🔹 The Historical Context: From Homi Bhabha’s vision to the "Smiling Buddha" test of 1974.
🔹 The American Hurdle: How US spy satellites monitored Pokhran 24/7 to prevent India from becoming a nuclear power.
🔹 The Great Deception: How scientists like Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and R. Chidambaram wore military uniforms to evade detection.
🔹 Secret Logistics: The covert transport of nuclear devices from Mumbai to Jaisalmer using code names and night operations.
🔹 Unique Tactics: The scientific reasoning behind using tons of onions in the test shafts to absorb radiation.
🔹 The Aftermath: PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s bold announcement and India’s defiant stance against US sanctions.